The Concept of Justice in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-3-11-056062-6
Verlag: De Gruyter

Buch, Englisch, Band 4, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 230 mm

Reihe: Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses

The concept of justice is a fundamental tenet of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, exerting a profound influence on their respective theological, ethical, and social perspectives. The pursuit of a just world is a central concern of these religions, with a particular emphasis on human responsibility, compassion, and mercy. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the understanding of justice in each one of the three religions, elucidating the similarities and differences between them. Each chapter provides perspectives on justice in the respective holy scriptures, as well as key classical and traditional views on the topics of divine-human relations and social and political justice issues. Additionally, modern interpretations are presented, including the tension between freedom and religious duties and responsibilities of individuals and among societies. Given the paucity of literature on this topic, this book offers a rare and essential contribution to understanding justice in the context of the monotheistic faiths.

Zielgruppe

Scholars and students of Islamic studies, Oriental studies, Jewis

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rachik, Catharina

Tamer, Georges

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Vergleichende Religionswissenschaft
• Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Dialog & Beziehungen zwischen Religionen

Über Autor(innen)

Catharina Rachik und Georges Tamer, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.

Catharina Rachik und Georges Tamer, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.